Exposing the Sub-Frame

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Duct Screw And Ground Lead Screw

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Remove: 

• the screw for the cable duct
• the screw for the ground lead.

Fig 2: Front Engine Pad Lower Screw

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Remove the screw for the front engine pad.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pipe For Steering Gear, Screw Clip For Steering Gear Return Line And Fuel Line For Engine Block Heater

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Remove: 

• the oil pipe for the steering gear from the snap fasteners along the sub-frame
• the screw clip for the steering gear return line
• the fuel line for the engine block heater, if applicable.

Fig 4: Identifying Gearbox Bolts

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Remove the two screws holding the torque rod at the transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Links

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Remove the anti-roll bar links from the anti-roll bar on both sides. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot is not damaged.